KARM 108

Tree Series 233 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
  • Dimensions16 in (H) x 6 in (W)
Description

This captivating painting, 'Tree Series 233,' by Rabi Behera of Puri, presents a vibrant depiction of a stylised tree. In Indian cosmology, the tree often symbolises life, growth, and the interconnectedness of all existence, an enduring motif explored here with delicate lines and a balanced composition. The artist's rendering imbues the form with a sense of vitality, using traditional colours to highlight its natural elegance and symbolic depth, inviting contemplation on its rich cultural significance.

Rabi Behera, a master artisan from Puri, continues the venerable tradition of Pattachitra painting from Odisha. This intricate art form, named for 'patta' or cloth and 'chitra' or picture, employs natural mineral and vegetable pigments meticulously applied to a specially prepared cotton cloth base. Behera's skilled hand is evident in the crisp outlines, the vibrant colour palette, and the fine detailing that are hallmarks of this ancient craft, reflecting generations of inherited artistic knowledge.

As a testament to the enduring legacy of Indian folk art, this is a one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a mass-produced print. Each stroke bears the unique touch of the artist, Rabi Behera. It ships complete with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its provenance, and benefits from complimentary insured delivery across India, allowing this piece of living heritage to grace your collection securely.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa.

  • Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the pigments
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
  • Avoid moisture, humidity, water and sprays
  • Frame under UV-protective glass for longevity
  • Handmade — slight irregularities are the artist's signature

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha

Tree Series 233 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

This captivating painting, 'Tree Series 233,' by Rabi Behera of Puri, presents a vibrant depiction of a stylised tree.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Tree Series 233 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

01

In Indian cosmology, the tree often symbolises life, growth, and the interconnectedness of all existence, an enduring motif explored here with delicate lines and a balanced composition.

Tree Series 233 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

02

The artist's rendering imbues the form with a sense of vitality, using traditional colours to highlight its natural elegance and symbolic depth, inviting contemplation on its rich cultural significance.Rabi Behera, a master artisan from Puri, continues the venerable tradition of Pattachitra painting from Odisha.

Tree Series 233 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

03

This intricate art form, named for 'patta' or cloth and 'chitra' or picture, employs natural mineral and vegetable pigments meticulously applied to a specially prepared cotton cloth base.

The tradition

Painted on treated patti cloth in the temple town of Puri, Odisha, in natural stone and shell colours.

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha